Scorned Son-In-Law:System of the Forgotten Heir

Chapter 4: ₦1 Million Challenge

The atmosphere in the Okoye mansion was ice-cold.

Henry stood in the center of the living room, surrounded by the entire family like a criminal on trial.

Chief Kenneth Okoye sat behind his large glass table, legs crossed, eyes unreadable. Veronica stood nearby, arms folded tightly, her lips curled with contempt. Adaora leaned against the staircase, silent, watching her husband with a strange glint in her eyes—part judgment, part curiosity.

It was Veronica who spoke first.

“₦1 million. In two weeks. With no help, no favors, and definitely no handouts from this house.”

Henry met her glare with calm eyes. “That’s all?”

Veronica’s voice rose. “You think this is a joke? You’ve embarrassed us once, but let’s see if you can back your arrogance with actual results.”

She turned to her husband. “Kenneth, put it in writing. I want the deadline documented. When he fails—because he will—he leaves this house. For good.”

Chief Okoye gave a small nod. “Agreed. The challenge begins now. Two weeks. If you bring back less than ₦1 million… you’re out.”

System Notification:

Main Quest Activated: “₦1 Million Redemption”

Time Limit: 14 days

Minimum Target: ₦1,000,000

Failure Penalty: Eviction + Relationship Reset (Adaora)

Success Reward: Asset Unlock + Class Upgrade + Public Authority Bonus

Bonus Objective Unlocked: Humiliate a Doubter with Your Success.

Bonus Reward: Reputation Surge + Hidden Skill.

Henry nodded once and turned to leave.

Adaora’s voice stopped him. “Wait.”

Everyone turned.

Adaora stepped forward slowly. “If you’re serious… then I’ll make a wager too.”

Henry raised a brow.

“If you succeed… I’ll reconsider the terms of our marriage.”

The room froze.

Veronica’s eyes widened. “Adaora!”

But Adaora didn’t flinch. Her voice was cool, measured. “And if he fails, he walks. No second chances. No pity.”

Henry stared at her, searching her eyes. He didn’t see love—but he didn’t see hatred either.

He saw something far more dangerous.

Pride. Challenge. Curiosity.

System Notification:

Bond Triggered: Adaora Okoye – “Terms of Reassessment”

Emotional State: 50% Indifference | 35% Regret | 15% Admiration

Motivation Shift: Active Observation

Henry gave a small nod. “Done.”

Day 1.

Henry was out before dawn, boarding a danfo bus into the heart of Ibadan’s tech district. He didn’t waste time.

He met with Obinna, negotiated for another shipment of discounted smartphones, and promised results in five days.

He then returned to Kalu’s tiny office in Dugbe. TradeNet’s early interface was functional. Glitchy, but promising.

“Give me four days,” Henry said, typing fast. “I’ll get you 100 beta users. Students, traders, phone vendors—anyone looking to buy and sell fast.”

“You’re serious,” Kalu muttered.

“I’m invested.”

By noon, Henry was on the streets again—this time with a new tactic.

Instead of begging for customers, he targeted student union leaders, street sellers with W******p groups, and small phone vendors tired of high Jumia fees.

He demoed the app with charm and confidence, offering early access deals and offline payment integration.

Some were skeptical.

Others were impressed.

But Henry’s persistence was relentless.

By day three, TradeNet had 147 active users.

Obinna’s phone sales? ₦330,000 in cash cleared.

System Update:

Quest Progress – 34% Complete

Skill Upgrade: Charisma (Lv. 2)

Persuasion success increased by 10% in business conversations.

That evening, Henry returned to the mansion, exhausted, only to find Veronica waiting with a sly grin.

“Back so soon? Must’ve realized this city isn’t built for men like you.”

She walked slowly around him, like a lioness circling prey.

“You’re not even halfway to your target, are you? Do yourself a favor and quit. Before you humiliate yourself even further.”

Henry said nothing.

But the fire in his eyes said everything.

Veronica leaned close. “Just remember… when you fall, I’ll be the first to slam the door behind you.”

She walked off with a smirk.

System Notification:

“Humiliate a Doubter” Quest – Progress 0%

Emotional Target: Veronica Okoye. Confidence Level: 96%

Weakness Unlocked: Pride Before Witnesses.

Day 5.

Henry called in every favor from his past. He reached out to old classmates, small-time importers, and one online blogger who once owed him a favor for helping fix her phone.

They helped push TradeNet’s visibility.

User count surged.

A random tweet went viral.

₦420,000 now in the bag.

Adaora noticed.

She didn’t say anything.

But Henry caught her watching him from across the hall—more than once.

One night, she stood silently outside his room, listening to him argue with suppliers over delivery times.

Then she walked away.

System Notification:

Bond Activity: Adaora – Emotional Shift Detected: +10 Admiration | -10 Indifference

Day 7.

Henry walked into the dining room mid-breakfast.

He dropped a sealed envelope on the table in front of Chief Okoye.

The chief opened it.

Inside was a bank receipt: ₦1,020,000.

All verified. All traceable.

Veronica froze.

Adaora stared.

Henry’s voice was low but clear.

“Half the time. No help. No loans. All profit.”

Chief Okoye looked at him slowly, almost impressed.

Adaora’s lips parted slightly. “You actually…”

Veronica stood. “You think this means anything?”

Henry turned to her and smiled.

“Oh, this? No. This is just the first slap.”

System Notification:

Challenge Complete: ₦1 Million Redemption

Reward Unlocked: Class Upgrade – “Strategic Dominator”

Bonus Reward Triggered: Hidden Skill – “Business Intuition” (Lv. 1)

Doubles the success rate of high-stakes investment decisions.

The echoes of the challenge weren’t fading.

They were growing.

Henry hadn’t just met the target.

He’d become a threat.

And the Okoyes… were beginning to feel it.